Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

a. Courts generally recognize a mistake of fact defense in general-intent crimes only if the mistake is a reasonable one.
b. An unreasonable mistake may be asserted as a defense to a specific-intent crime.
c. A bona fide mistake of fact is generally considered a defense to a strict liability offense.
d. At common law a defendant who made a bona fide mistake of fact could defend on that basis.


C

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